When to go · San Francisco
San Francisco in January
Great month. Inside San Francisco's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Panama overall
- Prices
- High
- Panama overall
Verdict
Inside San Francisco's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season).
Is another month better than January?
No other month rates higher than January for San Francisco in this guide.
Weather in January
- San FranciscoHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Panama overall
- High
- Prices · Panama overall
- High
Panama overall: Dry and windy on the Pacific; peak season; Boquete flower fair (check).
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Francisco, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Feb: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 3
Feb: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside San Francisco's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season).
February: Inside San Francisco's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season).
San Francisco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen